Town Pop. 4,152

Living in Kingskerswell: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kingskerswell scores 54/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 51/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Bills falls furthest short: 28/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 11 places in the TQ12 postcode district. It scores 5 points above the TQ12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. Safety (89) and broadband (80) sit at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: TQ12 postcode district.

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Kingskerswell scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
71.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 141 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 37 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 29 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
other 53 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Carswells 22 crimes
  2. 2 Jellicoe Road 20 crimes
  3. 3 Lonsee Gardens 20 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 3.72 · PM2.5 5.249 · PM10 9.238 µg/m³
79
Green Space 58
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 19 within 4km
1Good
  • Kingskerswell Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsTorbay Hospital0.9 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)14.7 mi
Derriford Hospital23.9 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,614 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
80
Full fibre (FTTP)75.8%
available across Teignbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 119 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate53%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53%Unemployed1.9%Retired33.2%Student3.3%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.8%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary24.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.6%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership80.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax Teignbridge · 2026-27
A £1,762
B £2,056
C £2,349
D £2,643
E £3,230
F £3,818
G £4,405
H £5,286
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
31
Newton Abbot 2.3 mi
Torre 2.4 mi
Torquay 3.1 mi
J31 M5 12.6 mi
J31 M5 13 mi
J30 M5 15.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £300,000 39
Detached £361,250 18
Semi-detached £285,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£202k £263k £327k £388k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Abbotskerswell 54 1.7 mi away ⇄
Newton Abbot 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Stokeinteignhead 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ipplepen 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Torquay 56 2.7 mi away ⇄
East Ogwell 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Marldon 55 3.1 mi away ⇄
Denbury 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Kingsteignton 56 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bishopsteignton 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Shaldon 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Paignton 61 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingskerswell a nice place to live?

Kingskerswell is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Kingskerswell is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Kingskerswell?

Kingskerswell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 295 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kingskerswell?

Among the top-rated schools in Kingskerswell is Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kingskerswell in total.

What are house prices like in Kingskerswell?

The current median house price in Kingskerswell is £300,000, around 5% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £361,250, semi-detached £285,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%. There were 39 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Kingskerswell in context

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Postcode districts in Kingskerswell

TQ12 49 ⇄
TQ2 56 ⇄

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